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New Albany Sewer Board Public Hearing and Regular Meeting - September 10, 2026

City Council & Boards — Thursday, September 10, 2026
BodyNew Albany, Indiana
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateThursday, September 10, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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0:11

I like it.

0:15

Very cool.

0:17

Okay, very home.

0:20

Everybody, we have a public hearing this morning.

0:22

Uh like calling order.

0:25

Um I think we have Shane here to say we'll go back.

0:28

Yeah, you want uh formal statutory requirements and kind of do uh BOT and House of All Public Hearing before you uh make your final adoption.

0:38

That's what this is today's public hearing.

0:40

Uh we will do a resolution.

0:42

Um just want to point out that the uh required notice was published and you all be trivia or due to tribute on August 27 uh 2026.

0:51

The committee which consisted of uh Mr.

0:53

Wallace, Mr.

0:54

Sarge and myself uh reviewed.

0:56

We have two DOT or two two submissions.

0:59

Uh review those and he uh we'll go through our recommendation GM uh construction DS.

1:07

Um but uh GM has extensive uh expertise in the VOT process, and obviously it's not some sewer plants and sewer projects throughout the state.

1:17

Um they're familiar with us uh you know in what we expect and how we want things done.

1:23

Uh so that contributing slowly to the the ultimate determination with that think there's anybody here besides that so anybody wish to speak from public on this?

1:43

Okay, anybody want to add anything for the record?

1:57

We meet the requirements.

2:01

So that's why the need for public comment if they want to.

2:05

I think everything looks in order.

2:13

Do we do a resolution here for acceptance or do we go ahead and close the public hearing out and then we'll move in here and all regular schedule meeting while resolution?

2:23

Uh assuming that's the wrapping motion.

2:26

I'm excited to get things going today.

2:28

I thought we'd have a few people here, but uh really feel good about where we are.

2:31

I'm ready to get uh break some ground and move forward with the construction.

2:36

Uh I think it's gonna be something it's long overdue and something everybody's gonna be proud of looking forward to the next 30 years after these improvements of really efficient and uh cost savings for advice the city.

2:49

So we're good here go.

2:51

Anything else?

2:52

No, I should close the public hearing.

2:56

Yeah, I'm on with that.

2:57

I agree with everything you said.

2:59

Okay, good deal.

3:01

Both of the the proposals were very good and uh like Shane said, uh having somebody that is really familiar with our process, and you could tell by the uh that they're familiar with how we like to do things and that they were very familiar with how to uh do a BOT process.

3:17

So uh I I I concur to play on this.

3:21

Okay, good deal.

3:22

Thank you.

3:24

With that, we'll close the public hearing.

3:28

Second motion.

3:29

Okay.

3:29

Okay, public hearing is now closed.

3:32

Alright, next we begin with the pledge of allegiance.

3:34

Starts right near me.

4:07

Okay.

4:08

First item on the agenda is the approval or the corrections from the August 24th meeting.

4:21

Consider a motion to make a motion to approve the minutes of presenter.

4:26

Okay, and I'll second that.

4:28

All those in favor say aye.

4:30

All right.

4:31

All right, those meetings have been those minutes have been approved.

4:34

Next we'll drop down the bids and contracts.

4:37

I sure I have two for the board today.

4:39

These are both for the same project, uh, the UV replacement project, pay app number eight, an amount of six thousand three hundred dollars for uh Dan Christini.

4:49

This is for middle and cleanup, and this also completes the project.

5:00

Okay, and then also have pay app number nine, which is retainage release and amount of eighty four thousand nine hundred and seventy-one dollars and twenty cents.

5:15

Well, the documents are in order.

5:17

I'm making more can we approve these applications for final payments?

5:21

Okay, and I'll second that.

5:23

Any questions on this?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Water And Wastewater Management███████████████████████████████████35%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████████████████████████28%
Procedural███████████████████19%
Planning And Zoning█████████████13%
Fiscal Sustainability█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

New Albany Sewer Board Public Hearing and Regular Meeting - September 10, 2026

The meeting began with a public hearing regarding a proposed construction project (likely sewer plant improvements) following the DOT/BOT process. The hearing was closed after no public comments. Then the regular meeting proceeded, covering approval of prior minutes, contract payments, approval of a subdivision plan, sewer bill adjustments, a resolution to begin scoping for a facility improvement project, financial reports, claims, and utility updates.

Public Hearing

  • The board held a public hearing to receive comments on a resolution for a construction project (referred to as DOT/BOT process). Notice was published on August 27, 2026. A committee (Mr. Wallace, Mr. Sarge, and the board president) reviewed two submissions and recommended GM Construction due to their expertise and familiarity with the city's process.
  • No members of the public spoke. The public hearing was closed, and the board expressed readiness to move forward.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
  • Bids and Contracts (UV Replacement Project): Two pay applications were approved: Pay App #8 ($6,300 to Dan Christini for cleanup, completing the project) and Pay App #9 (retainage release of $84,971.20). Both approved unanimously.

New Business

  • Ma Sharee Reserve Subdivision: Jason Copperweight (Prime Vera and Associates) presented on behalf of J&J Development for a 58-lot single-family subdivision on the northwest side of Glenmill Road. Sewers have been installed and inspected. The board approved the presentation and authorized signature on the mylar for recording, subject to the president's authority. Construction of infrastructure is complete; lot sales expected within 30–45 days.

Sewer Adjustments

  • Timber Lake Adjustment: $1,206.32 – water leak in crawl space due to tenant eviction; usage now normal. Approved.
  • Obraid Redmond Adjustment: $2,929.24 – water leak at meter, took four months to fix; resident had a stroke. Approved.

Resolution for Facility Scoping (New Business/Resolution)

  • The board approved a resolution to begin scoping for a facility improvement project for the sewer board's office and operational space. The project aims to design for at least 30 years of use, improving security, aesthetics, and functionality. Initial steps include a full survey, floor plan development, and space needs assessment. The resolution passed unanimously.

Financial Report

  • Revenue was within $20,000 of projections; expenses were 6–8% below budget. No extraordinary items.

Claims Report

  • Claims for August 27 to September 9, 2026 totaled $513,191.09, including $211,000 for debt service (new sewer bond payment). Approved.

Utility Updates (Mike's Report)

  • Head works equipment arrived; course bar screen removed, but additional issues discovered may require a change order.
  • The 26 MGD UV system to replace chlorine is being ordered; expected delivery in about one year.

Key Outcomes

  • All votes were unanimous.
  • Sewer board approved the Ma Sharee Reserve Subdivision plat.
  • Approved two sewer bill adjustments.
  • Approved resolution to initiate facility scoping.
  • Approved claims and financial reports.
  • Anticipated change order for head works at next meeting.
  • UV system project moving forward.

Meeting Transcript

I like it. Very cool. Okay, very home. Everybody, we have a public hearing this morning. Uh like calling order. Um I think we have Shane here to say we'll go back. Yeah, you want uh formal statutory requirements and kind of do uh BOT and House of All Public Hearing before you uh make your final adoption. That's what this is today's public hearing. Uh we will do a resolution. Um just want to point out that the uh required notice was published and you all be trivia or due to tribute on August 27 uh 2026. The committee which consisted of uh Mr. Wallace, Mr. Sarge and myself uh reviewed. We have two DOT or two two submissions. Uh review those and he uh we'll go through our recommendation GM uh construction DS. Um but uh GM has extensive uh expertise in the VOT process, and obviously it's not some sewer plants and sewer projects throughout the state. Um they're familiar with us uh you know in what we expect and how we want things done. Uh so that contributing slowly to the the ultimate determination with that think there's anybody here besides that so anybody wish to speak from public on this? Okay, anybody want to add anything for the record? We meet the requirements. So that's why the need for public comment if they want to. I think everything looks in order. Do we do a resolution here for acceptance or do we go ahead and close the public hearing out and then we'll move in here and all regular schedule meeting while resolution? Uh assuming that's the wrapping motion. I'm excited to get things going today. I thought we'd have a few people here, but uh really feel good about where we are. I'm ready to get uh break some ground and move forward with the construction. Uh I think it's gonna be something it's long overdue and something everybody's gonna be proud of looking forward to the next 30 years after these improvements of really efficient and uh cost savings for advice the city. So we're good here go. Anything else? No, I should close the public hearing. Yeah, I'm on with that. I agree with everything you said. Okay, good deal. Both of the the proposals were very good and uh like Shane said, uh having somebody that is really familiar with our process, and you could tell by the uh that they're familiar with how we like to do things and that they were very familiar with how to uh do a BOT process. So uh I I I concur to play on this. Okay, good deal. Thank you. With that, we'll close the public hearing. Second motion. Okay. Okay, public hearing is now closed. Alright, next we begin with the pledge of allegiance. Starts right near me. Okay. First item on the agenda is the approval or the corrections from the August 24th meeting. Consider a motion to make a motion to approve the minutes of presenter. Okay, and I'll second that. All those in favor say aye. All right.

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